EP1794021B1 - Operating element for a motor vehicle - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to an operating element for a motor vehicle for operating a function of the motor vehicle, in particular by pressing the operating element, touching the operating element, rotating the operating element and / or pulling the operating element, wherein the operating element is associated with a lighting device for illuminating the operating element.
- the task is to make displays and controls for different functions so that they are particularly easy to recognize or operate for a driver of a motor vehicle.
- a display or display panel form multiple parts, wherein a portion of the display panel is an information panel on which information of the selected menu or the selected function and, where appropriate, important information other functional groups are displayed.
- On the remaining part of the display panel function and / or status lights are clearly generated so that they are each assigned to a control element and preferably the control element, which is assigned in this selection menu, the respective function for operation.
- one of the functions displayed in the remaining display field and assigned to one of the controls is assigned a return function to a higher-level menu.
- From the DE 101 39 693 A1 is a knob known. According to the DE 101 39 693 A1 are in modern electronic devices in the vehicle, which constantly offer additional features with more options, because of the limitation of space for the associated controls multifunction controls have been created by means of which various functions of the connected devices can be operated. So be for example from the EP 0 366 132 B1 a multi-function operating device for motor vehicles is known in which the selection of functional groups and the selection of individual functions by means of a rotary switch, and in which an ENTER function is triggered, one and the same bidirectional rotary switch for menu selection and individual function selection is used. This rotary switch has locking positions, where menus or individual functions are assigned, wherein the ENTER function can be triggered by an axial movement of the rotary switch.
- a multifunction control device for example, for destination input of a navigation system.
- an alphanumeric keyboard is displayed on a display unit, in which the user can move back and forth by means of the bidirectional movement of the rotary switch. If then the cursor is on the desired alphanumeric character, this can be selected by an axial movement of the rotary switch and adopted in the navigation system.
- a control element as a bidirectional about its longitudinal axis rotatable cylinder which is resiliently movable to the longitudinal axis.
- a bidirectional rotary member is formed with a substantially parallel to a vehicle part surface extending axis of rotation.
- a bidirectional selection and / or selection of functional groups and / or functions within a menu level takes place.
- the menu levels are selected via a second operating device.
- the second operating device can be realized by displacement of the bidirectional rotary element parallel to the axis of rotation of the bidirectional rotary element.
- Another variant provides for the bidirectional rotary element to form the second operating device in the direction of the axis of rotation as a rocker.
- a second operating device which has two operating elements, which are preferably actuated parallel to the axis of rotation of the bidirectional rotary element.
- the second operating device is arranged on or at least partially in the bidirectional rotary element and forms a structural unit with the rotary element.
- the bidirectional rotary element for selection and / or selection in two directions on the display device and the second operating device for selection in two further directions, preferably perpendicular to the selection directions of the bidirectional rotary element is formed.
- the DE 100 15 726 A1 discloses a driver assistance system with a screen display on the display controller and with at least one control element, in which a proximity switch with a capacitive element and a switch driver is integrated.
- the operating element is used to actuate a function assigned to this operating element.
- the driver assistance system also includes a data bus for exchanging information, wherein the display controller and each of the controls are connected to a common data bus, each of the controls when touched on the on-screen display triggers a driver information on the respective control element and the associated Function transmitted.
- the EP 1 406 160 A2 discloses an information display device having a screen and a multifunctional switch and an infrared sensor for detecting whether an operator's hand is near the multi-function switch.
- An approach to the multi-function switch triggers the display of a specific menu.
- a switch of an electrical unit with displays in which a counter receives the switching state caused by manual operation of a freely accessible rotary knob and corresponding to the meter reading a stationary, electronically working display panel feeds, the display panel and the knob are arranged close to each other and a actuated by a rotary shaft carrying the switching shaft actuated switching contact with the counter.
- the electronic display panel is built into the knob at its front end, being carried by a rearwardly projecting axially beyond the knob and the front end of the knob substantially all around is transparent.
- a push-button switch with a housing and an axially displaceably mounted in this switching part is known.
- tactile cap Serving as an actuating member tactile cap has a base part with a tubular, latched on the switching part extension and a removable, at least partially translucent cap on.
- an LED or LCD display element is arranged with at least one light emitting diode and / or a liquid crystal display, wherein the LED or LCD display element substantially formed by a plate perpendicular to the direction of displacement of the Tastkappen and is still provided with electrical connections.
- a knob is also out of the EP 0 771 681 A2 known.
- an operating element for a motor vehicle for operating a function of the motor vehicle, in particular by pressing the operating element, touching the operating element, rotating the operating element and / or pulling the operating element, wherein the operating element a lighting device for illuminating the operating element, a Proximity sensor for detecting an approach of an operator of the operating element, in particular to the control element or the proximity sensor, and a lighting control for adjusting the lighting of the control element in dependence on an output signal of the proximity sensor are assigned.
- the illumination device can be switched on by means of the illumination control in that a distance between the proximity sensor and an operator falls below a distance limit value. If the distance between the proximity sensor and the operator increases more than the distance limit value, it is provided in a further advantageous embodiment of the invention that the lighting device is switched off. This is advantageously done only after expiration of a waiting time, which is advantageously between 1s and 10s.
- the lighting device by means of the lighting control in terms of increased light emission is adjustable by a distance between the proximity sensor and an operator falls below a distance limit.
- the lighting device e.g. when the light is on; weakly lit. If an operator approaches the proximity sensor so close that the distance limit value is undershot, then it can be provided that the illumination device lights up brighter by corresponding activation by means of the illumination control. If the distance between the proximity sensor and the operator increases more than the distance limit value, it is provided in a further advantageous embodiment of the invention that the addicting device is set to its previously reduced light output. This advantageously takes place only after expiration of a waiting time, which is advantageously between 1 s and 10 s.
- the lighting device is adjustable by means of the lighting control that changes the light emission, in particular substantially continuously or partially continuously, as a function of the distance between an operator and the proximity sensor. This is advantageously done only if this distance falls below the distance limit.
- the power PL of the light emitted by the lighting device corresponds to the relationships PL ⁇ PL ⁇ Max - PL ⁇ min ⁇ dG - d dG + PL ⁇ min .
- PL PL min , for d> dG
- dG the distance limit
- PLmax the power of the maximum light output by the lighting device
- PLmin is a value corresponding to the relationship 0 ⁇ PL min ⁇ PL max is.
- the power PL of the light emitted by the lighting device corresponds to the relationships PL ⁇ PL ⁇ Max - PL ⁇ min ⁇ dG - d dG + PL ⁇ min .
- PL ⁇ Max - PL ⁇ min ⁇ dG - d dG + PL ⁇ min .
- the distance limit is substantially between 5cm and 15cm, in particular between 10cm and 15cm.
- control element comprises a knob, a button, a window, a Mosentriegeler, a door handle, a seat belt, a seat belt buckle, a pedal, a shift lever, a switch, an adjustable Beerauslassdüse and / or an ignition lock.
- the aforementioned object is also achieved by a motor vehicle with an aforementioned operating element for operating a function of the motor vehicle, in particular by pressing the operating element, touching the operating element, rotating the operating element and / or pulling the operating element, wherein the operating element is a lighting device for illuminating the operating element , an approach sensor for detecting an approach of an operator of the operating element and a lighting control for adjusting the illumination of the operating element in dependence on an output signal of the proximity sensor are assigned.
- the lighting device is controllable by means of the lighting control in dependence on an operating state of the motor vehicle.
- the lighting device can only be controlled according to previous versions, if, in particular due to the current operating state of the motor vehicle, an operation of the control element is allowed.
- light in at least two different colors can be generated by means of the lighting device as a function of an operating state of the motor vehicle.
- the motor vehicle comprises a display illumination for interpretation on the control element and a proximity sensor associated proximity sensor for detecting an approach of an operator to the Indication lighting, wherein the indication illumination, in particular by means of the illumination control or a further illumination control, is controllable in dependence on an output signal of the proximity light associated proximity sensor.
- the indicator lighting or a part of the indicator lighting is located more than about 10cm away from the control.
- the proximity sensor associated with the proximity sensor is arranged more than approximately 10 cm away from the control element.
- Blasting of light in the context of the invention should also include flashing light.
- Motor vehicle in the sense of the invention is in particular a land vehicle which can be used individually in road traffic.
- Motor vehicles according to the invention are not limited in particular to land vehicles with internal combustion engine.
- Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a motor vehicle 1 in an interior view.
- the motor vehicle 1 comprises a in Fig. 2 shown in detail and arranged in a center console 2 control element 3 for operating various functions of the motor vehicle 1, wherein the operation is carried out in particular in conjunction with a monitor 7.
- the operating element 3 comprises in Fig. 2 described embodiment, a knob 10 and arranged next to the knob 10 keys 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18th
- the control element 3 is assigned a lighting device 21 for illuminating the operating element 3.
- a lighting device 21 may comprise, for example, a light-emitting element, such as an LED, or a plurality of (also distributed) light-emitting elements. Accordingly, it may be provided that a lighting device according to the invention may comprise a lighting element or a plurality of lighting elements. If necessary, a plurality of luminous elements can be distributed or arranged separately.
- the lighting device 21 can - as in Fig. 2 be arranged below the control element 3.
- the lighting device 21 may alternatively or additionally also be arranged next to the operating element 3.
- the lighting device 21 can also be arranged in such a way, for example in the headliner, that it can irradiate the operating element 3.
- the control element 3 is also a proximity sensor 22 for detecting an approach of an operator 4 of the control element 3 to the control element 3 or the proximity sensor 22 and a lighting control 20 for adjusting the lighting device 21 and thus the illumination of the control element 3 in response to an output signal 24 of the proximity sensor 22 assigned.
- the proximity sensor 22 is disposed below a cover 23 which is transparent to infrared light but not transparent to visible light.
- a particularly suitable proximity sensor is that described in the article " Electronics Concept Fulfills Optics Sensor Dreams "by F. Rottmann and E. Spiegel, Elektronik, 29.10.2002 described distance sensor HALIOS ELMOS. Further details of this sensor can be found on the website www.elmos.de/elmos/german/produc/halios.htm be removed.
- the proximity sensor 22 may include one sensor or a plurality of separately located sensors. Accordingly, it can be provided that a Proximity sensor according to the invention may comprise a sensor or a plurality of sensors.
- lighting devices and / or proximity sensors are integrated in the rotary knob 10 and / or the keys 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18.
- the lighting device 21 is switched on, that a distance d between the approach sensor 22 and an operator 4 below a distance limit dG.
- PLmax denotes the power of the light emitted by the lighting device 21 at maximum. If the distance d between the proximity sensor 22 and the operator 4 increases to more than the distance limit value dG, then it is advantageously provided that the lighting device 21 is switched off. This advantageously takes place only after expiry of a waiting time, which is advantageously between 1 s and 10 s.
- the lighting device 21 in terms of increased light emission adjustable by the distance d between the approach sensor 22 and the operator 4 below the distance limit dG. It can be provided that the lighting device 21, eg with activated headlamps, weak with a power PLmin lights. If the operator 4 approaches closer to the proximity sensor 22 than the distance limit dG, then it can be provided that the illumination controller 21 shines brighter by corresponding activation of the illumination controller 20: the distance d between the proximity sensor 22 and the operator 4 increases to more than the distance limit dG, it is advantageously provided that the lighting device 21 is set to its previous reduced light output with the power PLmin. This advantageously takes place only after expiration of a waiting time, which is advantageously between 1 s and 10 s.
- the power PL of the light emitted by the lighting device 21 corresponds to the relationships PL ⁇ PL ⁇ Max - PL ⁇ min ⁇ dG - d dG + PL ⁇ min .
- PL ⁇ Max - PL ⁇ min ⁇ dG - d dG + PL ⁇ min .
- the power PL of the light emitted by the lighting device 21 corresponds to that in FIG Fig. 5 shown context or according to the in Fig. 6 can be set, wherein dG2 denotes a further distance limit value.
- the distance limit dG is advantageously substantially between 10cm and 15cm.
- the further distance limit value dG2 is advantageously substantially between 2 cm and 5 cm.
- the motor vehicle 1 further comprises optionally, designed in the present embodiment as an illuminated arrow indicating light 5 for interpretation on the control element 3 and a hint light 5 associated proximity sensor 6 for detecting an approach of the operator 4 to the warning light 5 or the proximity sensor 6.
- Indication lighting 5 is controllable by means of the lighting control 20 or a further lighting control in response to an output signal of the reference lighting 5 associated proximity sensor 6 in an analogous manner as the lighting device 21.
- the indicator light 5 as a running light or as another Be configured light element with Hinischis character.
- Fig. 7 shows exemplary embodiments of various control elements in the motor vehicle 1, which can be optionally controlled in an analogous manner as the control element 3 approach controlled.
- reference numeral 31 designates a display control, which is connected by means of a bus system 32 to a vehicle control 33, a navigation system 34, an air conditioning 35, a telephone 36 and an infotainment system 37 and by means of which the monitor 7 can be controlled by operating the control element 3.
- the navigation system 34, the climate location 35, the telephone 36 and the infotainment system 37 can be operated.
- a lighting control 120 for adjusting the lighting device 21 and thus the lighting of the control element 3 in response to the output signal 24 of the proximity sensor 22 associated with the knob 10 and each of the buttons 11, 12, 13, 14, 15th , 16,17,18 is assigned its own lighting device. It is provided that the knob 10, and individual buttons 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 only (possibly highlighted) are illuminated when their operation is approved due to the menu shown on the monitor 7. For this purpose, the lighting controller 120 is connected to the display controller 31 in terms of data.
- Reference numeral 30 in FIG Fig. 1 and Fig. 7 denotes a shift lever.
- the shift lever 30 may be associated with a lighting controller 20 corresponding to the lighting control 29 and a not shown the proximity sensor 22 corresponding proximity sensor and a not shown the lighting device 21 corresponding lighting device.
- the window lifter 41 in FIG Fig. 7 denotes a window lifter disposed in a door 40 for raising and lowering a window 42 disposed in the door 40.
- the window lifter 41 may include a lighting controller 44 corresponding to the lighting controller 20 and a proximity sensor (not shown) corresponding to the proximity sensor 22 and a lighting apparatus 21 not shown Be assigned lighting device.
- Reference numeral 43 in FIG Fig. 7 denotes a door unlocker.
- the door unlocker 43 may include a lighting controller 45 corresponding to the lighting controller 120, and a proximity sensor (not shown) corresponding to the proximity sensor 22 and a lighting apparatus (not shown) corresponding to the lighting apparatus be assigned.
- the lighting device of the Mosentriegelers 43, not shown, in response to an output signal of the proximity sensor, not shown, and in response to an operating state of the motor vehicle 1 is controllable.
- the lighting control 45 is connected to the vehicle control 33 in terms of data.
- the lighting device of the door unlocker 43 only changes the light emission when the operator 4 approaches, if an opening of the door 40 should be permitted, ie, for example, at a standstill.
- An unillustrated door handle of the door 40 may be illuminated in an analogous manner as the Matentriegeler 43.
- Reference numeral 50 in FIG Fig. 1 and Fig. 7 denotes an ignition lock.
- the ignition lock 50 may be associated with a lighting controller 120 corresponding to the lighting control 51 and an unillustrated the proximity sensor 22 corresponding proximity sensor and a lighting device 21, not shown corresponding lighting device.
- the lighting device, not shown, of the ignition lock 50 in response to an output signal of the proximity sensor, not shown, and in response to an operating state of the motor vehicle 1 is controllable.
- the lighting control 51 is connected to the vehicle control 33 in terms of data technology. It can be provided, for example, that the lighting device of the ignition lock 50 lights up red when an operator 4 approaches the ignition lock 50 when the ignition key is in place and the shift lever 30 is not in the 'P' position.
- the lighting device of the ignition lock 50 glows green when an operator 4 approaches the ignition lock 50 when the ignition key is inserted and the shift lever 30 is in the position 'P' and / or if there is no ignition key.
- Reference numerals 60 and 65 in FIG Fig. 1 and Fig. 7 designate safety belt locks.
- the seat belt buckles 60, 65 or the seat belt retractor 61 can be assigned a lighting control device 62 corresponding to the lighting control 120 and a proximity sensor (not shown) corresponding to the proximity sensor 22 and a lighting device (not shown) corresponding to the lighting device 21.
- the lighting device, not shown, of the seat belt buckles 60, 65 or of the seat belt retractor 61 can be controlled in dependence on an output signal of the proximity sensor, not shown, and in dependence on an operating state of the motor vehicle 1.
- the lighting control 62 is connected to the vehicle control 33 in terms of data technology. It may be provided, for example, that the lighting device of the seat belt buckles 60, 65 and desradagurtentrieglers 61 then changes the light emission at the approach of the operator 4, when the engine of the motor vehicle 1 is issued.
- Reference numerals 70 and 72 in FIG Fig. 1 and Fig. 7 designate pedals.
- the pedals 70 and 72 may be associated with a lighting control device 20 corresponding to the lighting control 71 and a non-illustrated the proximity sensor 22 corresponding proximity sensor and a lighting device 21 not shown corresponding lighting device.
- Reference numeral 90 in FIG Fig. 1 and Fig. 7 denotes an adjustable air outlet nozzle.
- the air outlet nozzle 90 may be associated with a lighting control unit 91 corresponding to the lighting control unit 20 and a proximity sensor (not shown) that corresponds to the proximity sensor 22 and with a lighting apparatus (not shown) corresponding to the lighting apparatus 21.
- Reference numeral 92 in FIG Fig. 1 and Fig. 7 denotes a light switch.
- the light switch 92 may be associated with a lighting control unit 20 corresponding lighting control 93 and an unillustrated the proximity sensor 22 corresponding proximity sensor and a not shown the lighting device 21 corresponding Beebeuchtungsvorraum.
- the window lifter 41, the door unlocker 43, the seat belt buckle 61 and the seat belt buckles 60, 65, the pedals 70, 72, the Heilauslassdüse 90, the light switch 92 and the ignition lock 50 are examples of a control element in the sense of the claims.
- storage compartments, the footwell 75 and / or the glove compartment 80, a lighting control 20 corresponding lighting control and a proximity sensor 22 corresponding proximity sensor and the lighting device 21 corresponding lighting device may be assigned.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Bedienelement für ein Kraftfahrzeug zur Bedienung einer Funktion des Kraftfahrzeuges, insbesondere durch Drücken auf das Bedienelement, Berühren des Bedienelementes, Drehen des Bedienelementes und/oder Ziehen des Bedienelementes, wobei dem Bedienelement eine Beleuchtungsvorrichtung zur Beleuchtung des Bedienelementes zugeordnet ist.The invention relates to an operating element for a motor vehicle for operating a function of the motor vehicle, in particular by pressing the operating element, touching the operating element, rotating the operating element and / or pulling the operating element, wherein the operating element is associated with a lighting device for illuminating the operating element.
Mit zunehmenden Funktionalitäten eines Kraftfahrzeuges stellt sich die Aufgabe, Anzeigen und Bedienelemente für verschiedene Funktionen so zu gestalten, dass diese für einen Fahrer eines Kraftfahrzeuges besonders einfach zu erkennen bzw. zu bedienen sind.With increasing functionalities of a motor vehicle, the task is to make displays and controls for different functions so that they are particularly easy to recognize or operate for a driver of a motor vehicle.
Aus dem Stand der Technik sind verschiedene Lösungen dieses Problems bekannt. So ist z.B. gemäß der
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Zur komfortablen Bedienung und zur Vereinfachung der Haptik der Bedienung wird in der
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Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, die Bedienung eines Kraftfahrzeuges zu verbessern.It is an object of the invention to improve the operation of a motor vehicle.
Vorgenannte Aufgabe wird durch ein Bedienelement für ein Kraftfahrzeug zur Bedienung einer Funktion des Kraftfahrzeuges, insbesondere durch Drücken auf das Bedienelement, Berühren des Bedienelementes, Drehen des Bedienelementes und/oder Ziehen des Bedienelementes, gelöst, wobei dem Bedienelement eine Beleuchtungsvorrichtung zur Beleuchtung des Bedienelementes, ein Annäherungssensor zur Erkennung einer Annäherung eines Bedieners des Bedienelementes, insbesondere an das Bedienelement bzw. den Annäherungssensor, und eine Beleuchtungssteuerung zur Einstellung der Beleuchtung des Bedienelementes in Abhängigkeit eines Ausgangssignals des Annäherungssensors zugeordnet sind.The aforementioned object is achieved by an operating element for a motor vehicle for operating a function of the motor vehicle, in particular by pressing the operating element, touching the operating element, rotating the operating element and / or pulling the operating element, wherein the operating element a lighting device for illuminating the operating element, a Proximity sensor for detecting an approach of an operator of the operating element, in particular to the control element or the proximity sensor, and a lighting control for adjusting the lighting of the control element in dependence on an output signal of the proximity sensor are assigned.
In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung mittels der Beleuchtungssteuerung dadurch einschaltbar, dass ein Abstand zwischen dem Annäherungssensor und einem Bediener einen Abstandsgrenzwert unterschreitet. Vergrößert sich der Abstand zwischen dem Annäherungssensor und dem Bediener auf mehr als den Abstandsgrenzwert, so ist in weiterhin vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung vorgesehen dass die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung ausgeschaltet wird. Dies erfolgt vorteilhafterweise erst nach Ablauf einer Wartezeit, die vorteilhafterweise zwischen 1s und 10s liegt.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the illumination device can be switched on by means of the illumination control in that a distance between the proximity sensor and an operator falls below a distance limit value. If the distance between the proximity sensor and the operator increases more than the distance limit value, it is provided in a further advantageous embodiment of the invention that the lighting device is switched off. This is advantageously done only after expiration of a waiting time, which is advantageously between 1s and 10s.
In weiterhin vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung mittels der Beleuchtungssteuerung in Sinne einer erhöhten Lichtabstrahlung dadurch einstellbar, dass ein Abstand zwischen dem Annäherungssensor und einem Bediener einen Abstandsgrenzwert unterschreitet. So kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung, z.B. bei eingeschaltetem Licht; schwach leuchtet. Nähert sich ein Bediener dem Annäherungssensor so nah, dass der Abstandsgrenzwert unterschritten wird, so kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung - durch entsprechende Ansteuerung mittels der Beleuchtungssteuerung - heller leuchtet. Vergrößert sich der Abstand zwischen dem Annäherungssensor und dem Bediener auf mehr als den Abstandsgrenzwert, so ist in weiterhin vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung vorgesehen, dass die Beteuchtungsvorrichtung auf ihre vorherige reduzierte Lichtabgabe eingestellt wird. Dies erfolgt vorteilhafterweise erst nach Ablauf einer Wartezeit, die vorteilhafterweise zwischen 1 s und 10s liegt.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the lighting device by means of the lighting control in terms of increased light emission is adjustable by a distance between the proximity sensor and an operator falls below a distance limit. Thus it can be provided that the lighting device, e.g. when the light is on; weakly lit. If an operator approaches the proximity sensor so close that the distance limit value is undershot, then it can be provided that the illumination device lights up brighter by corresponding activation by means of the illumination control. If the distance between the proximity sensor and the operator increases more than the distance limit value, it is provided in a further advantageous embodiment of the invention that the addicting device is set to its previously reduced light output. This advantageously takes place only after expiration of a waiting time, which is advantageously between 1 s and 10 s.
In weiterhin vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung mittels der Beleuchtungssteuerung derart einstellbar, dass sich die Lichtabstrahlung, insbesondere im wesentlichen kontinuierlich oder teilweise kontinuierlich, in Abhängigkeit des Abstandes zwischen einem Bediener und dem Annäherungssensor ändert. Dies erfolgt vorteilhafterweise nur, wenn dieser Abstand den Abstandsgrenzwert unterschreitet.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the lighting device is adjustable by means of the lighting control that changes the light emission, in particular substantially continuously or partially continuously, as a function of the distance between an operator and the proximity sensor. This is advantageously done only if this distance falls below the distance limit.
Es kann z.B. vorgesehen sein, dass die Leistung PL des von der Beleuchtungsvorrichtung abgegebenen Lichtes entsprechend den Zusammenhängen
eingestellt werden kann, wobei d der Abstand zwischen einem Bediener und dem Annäherungssensor, dG der Abstandsgrenzwert, PLmax die Leistung des von der Beleuchtungsvorrichtung maximal abgegebenen Lichtes und PLmin ein Wert entsprechend dem Zusammenhang
0 ≤ PL min < PL max
ist.It may, for example, be provided that the power PL of the light emitted by the lighting device corresponds to the relationships
where d is the distance between an operator and the proximity sensor, dG is the distance limit, PLmax is the power of the maximum light output by the lighting device, and PLmin is a value corresponding to the relationship
0 ≤ PL min < PL max
is.
Es kann z.B. auch vorgesehen sein, dass die Leistung PL des von der Beleuchtungsvorrichtung abgegebenen Lichtes entsprechend den Zusammenhängen
PL = 0, für d > dG
eingestellt werden kann.It may, for example, also be provided that the power PL of the light emitted by the lighting device corresponds to the relationships
PL = 0 , for d> dG
can be adjusted.
In weiterhin vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung beträgt der Abstandsgrenzwert im wesentlichen zwischen 5cm und 15cm, insbesondere zwischen 10cm und 15cm.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the distance limit is substantially between 5cm and 15cm, in particular between 10cm and 15cm.
In weiterhin vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung umfasst das Bedienelement einen Drehknopf, einen Taster, einen Fensterheber, einen Türentriegeler, einen Türgriff, einen Sicherheitsgurtentriegeler, ein Sicherheitsgurtschloss, ein Pedal, einen Schalthebel, einen Schalter, eine einstellbare Luftauslassdüse und/oder ein Zündschloss.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the control element comprises a knob, a button, a window, a Türentriegeler, a door handle, a seat belt, a seat belt buckle, a pedal, a shift lever, a switch, an adjustable Luftauslassdüse and / or an ignition lock.
Vorgenannte Aufgabe wird zudem durch ein Kraftfahrzeug mit einem vorgenannten Bedienelement zur Bedienung einer Funktion des Kraftfahrzeuges, insbesondere durch Drücken auf das Bedienelement, Berühren des Bedienelementes, Drehen des Bedienelementes und/oder Ziehen des Bedienelementes, gelöst, wobei dem Bedienelement eine Beleuchtungsvorrichtung zur Beleuchtung des Bedienelementes, ein Annäherungssensor zur Erkennung einer Annäherung eines Bedieners des Bedienelementes und eine Beleuchtungssteuerung zur Einstellung der Beleuchtung des Bedienelementes in Abhängigkeit eines Ausgangssignals des Annäherungssensors zugeordnet sind.The aforementioned object is also achieved by a motor vehicle with an aforementioned operating element for operating a function of the motor vehicle, in particular by pressing the operating element, touching the operating element, rotating the operating element and / or pulling the operating element, wherein the operating element is a lighting device for illuminating the operating element , an approach sensor for detecting an approach of an operator of the operating element and a lighting control for adjusting the illumination of the operating element in dependence on an output signal of the proximity sensor are assigned.
In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung mittels der Beleuchtungssteuerung in Abhängigkeit eines Betriebszustandes des Kraftfahrzeuges steuerbar.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the lighting device is controllable by means of the lighting control in dependence on an operating state of the motor vehicle.
In weiterhin vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung nur dann entsprechend vorherigen Ausführungen ansteuerbar, wenn, insbesondere aufgrund des aktuellen Betriebszustandes des Kraftfahrzeuges, eine Bedienung des Bedienelementes zugelassen ist.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the lighting device can only be controlled according to previous versions, if, in particular due to the current operating state of the motor vehicle, an operation of the control element is allowed.
In weiterhin vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist mittels der Beleuchtungsvorrichtung in Abhängigkeit eines Betriebszustandes des Kraftfahrzeuges Licht in zumindest zwei unterschiedlichen Farben erzeugbar.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, light in at least two different colors can be generated by means of the lighting device as a function of an operating state of the motor vehicle.
In weiterhin vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung umfasst das Kraftfahrzeug eine Hinweisbeleuchtung zur Deutung auf das Bedienelement und einen der Hinweisbeleuchtung zugeordneten Annäherungssensor zur Erkennung einer Annäherung eines Bedieners an die Hinweisbeleuchtung, wobei die Hinweisbeleuchtung, insbesondere mittels der Beleuchtungssteuerung oder einer weiteren Beleuchtungssteuerung, in Abhängigkeit eines Ausgangssignals des der Hinweisbeleuchtung zugeordneten Annäherungssensors steuerbar ist.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the motor vehicle comprises a display illumination for interpretation on the control element and a proximity sensor associated proximity sensor for detecting an approach of an operator to the Indication lighting, wherein the indication illumination, in particular by means of the illumination control or a further illumination control, is controllable in dependence on an output signal of the proximity light associated proximity sensor.
In weiterhin vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Hinweisbeleuchtung oder ein Teil der Hinweisbeleuchtung mehr als in etwa 10cm von dem Bedienelement entfernt angeordnet.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the indicator lighting or a part of the indicator lighting is located more than about 10cm away from the control.
In weiterhin vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der der Hinweisbeleuchtung zugeordnete Annäherungssensor mehr als in etwa 10cm von dem Bedienelement entfernt angeordnet.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the proximity sensor associated with the proximity sensor is arranged more than approximately 10 cm away from the control element.
Abstrahlen von Licht im Sinne der Erfindung soll auch blinkendes Licht umfassen.Blasting of light in the context of the invention should also include flashing light.
Kraftfahrzeug im Sinne der Erfindung ist insbesondere ein individuell im Straßenverkehr benutzbares Landfahrzeug. Kraftfahrzeuge im Sinne der Erfindung sind insbesondere nicht auf Landfahrzeuge mit Verbrennungsmotor beschränkt.Motor vehicle in the sense of the invention is in particular a land vehicle which can be used individually in road traffic. Motor vehicles according to the invention are not limited in particular to land vehicles with internal combustion engine.
Weitere Vorteile und Einzelheiten ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen. Dabei zeigen:
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- ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines Kraftfahrzeuges in einer Innenansicht,
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- ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines Bedienelementes für ein Kraftfahrzeug,
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- einen Zusammenhang zwischen einer Leistung eines von einer Beleuchtungsvorrichtung abgegebenen Lichtes und einem Abstand zwischen einem Bediener und einem Annäherungssensor,
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- einen weiteren Zusammenhang zwischen einer Leistung eines von einer Beleuchtungsvorrichtung abgegebenen Lichtes und einem Abstand zwischen einem Bediener und einem Annäherungssensor,
- Fig. 5
- einen weiteren Zusammenhang zwischen einer Leistung eines von einer Beleuchtungsvorrichtung abgegebenen Lichtes und einem Abstand zwischen einem Bediener und einem Annäherungssensor,
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- einen weiteren Zusammenhang zwischen einer Leistung eines von einer Beleuchtungsvorrichtung abgegebenen Lichtes und einem Abstand zwischen einem Bediener und einem Annäherungssensor und
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- Ausführungsbeispiele verschiedener Bedienelemente für ein Kraftfahrzeug.
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- an embodiment of a motor vehicle in an interior view,
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- an embodiment of a control element for a motor vehicle,
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- a relationship between a power of a light emitted by a lighting device and a distance between an operator and a proximity sensor,
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- another relationship between a power of a light emitted by a lighting device and a distance between an operator and a proximity sensor,
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- another relationship between a power of a light emitted by a lighting device and a distance between an operator and a proximity sensor,
- Fig. 6
- another relationship between a power of a light emitted by a lighting device and a distance between an operator and a proximity sensor and
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- Embodiments of various controls for a motor vehicle.
Dem Bedienelement 3 ist eine Beleuchtungsvorrichtung 21 zur Beleuchtung des Bedienelementes 3 zugeordnet. Eine solche Beleuchtungsvorrichtung 21 kann z.B. ein Leuchtelement, wie z.B. ein LED, oder eine Mehrzahl von (auch verteilt angeordneten) Leuchtelementen umfassen. Entsprechend kann vorgesehen sein, dass eine Beleuchtungsvorrichtung im Sinne der Erfindung ein Leuchtelement oder eine Mehrzahl von Leuchtelementen umfassen kann. Eine Mehrzahl von Leuchtelementen kann ggf. verteilt bzw. getrennt angeordnet sein. Die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung 21 kann- wie in
Dem Bedienelement 3 ist zudem ein Annäherungssensor 22 zur Erkennung einer Annäherung eines Bedieners 4 des Bedienelements 3 an das Bedienelement 3 bzw. den Annäherungssensor 22 und eine Beleuchtungssteuerung 20 zur Einstellung der Beleuchtungsvorrichtung 21 und damit der Beleuchtung des Bedienelementes 3 in Abhängigkeit eines Ausgangssignals 24 des Annäherungssensors 22 zugeordnet.The
Im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Annäherungssensor 22 unterhalb einer Abdeckung 23 angeordnet, die für Infrarotlicht nicht jedoch für Licht im sichtbaren Bereich transparent ist. Ein besonders geeigneter Annäherungssensor ist der in dem Artikel "
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Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass Beleuchtungsvorrichtungen und/oder Annäherungssensoren in den Drehknopf 10 und/oder die Tasten 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 integriert sind.It can be provided that lighting devices and / or proximity sensors are integrated in the
In einer möglichen - in
In einer alternativen - in
In einer weiterhin alternativen Ausgestaltung der Beleuchtungssteuerung 20 ist die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung 21 derart einstellbar, dass sich die Lichtabstrahlung, insbesondere im wesentlichen kontinuierlich oder teilweise kontinuierlich, in Abhängigkeit des Abstandes d zwischen dem Bediener 4 und dem Annäherungssensor 22 ändert. Dies erfolgt vorteilhafterweise nur, wenn der Abstand d kleiner als der Abstandsgrenzwert dG ist. So kann z.B. vorgesehen sein, dass die Leistung PL des von der Beleuchtungsvorrichtung 21 abgegebenen Lichtes entsprechend den Zusammenhängen
PL = PLmin, für d > dG
eingestellt werden kann.In a further alternative embodiment of the
PL = PL min , for d> dG
can be adjusted.
Es kann z.B. auch vorgesehen sein, dass die Leistung PL des von der Beleuchtungsvorrichtung 21 abgegebenen Lichtes entsprechend den Zusammenhängen
PL = 0, für d > dG
eingestellt werden kann.It can also be provided, for example, that the power PL of the light emitted by the
PL = 0 , for d> dG
can be adjusted.
Es kann aber z.B. auch vorgesehen sein, dass die Leistung PL des von der Beleuchtungsvorrichtung 21 abgegebenen Lichtes-entsprechend dem in
Der Abstandsgrenzwert dG beträgt vorteilhafterweise im wesentlichen zwischen 10cm und 15cm. Der weitere Abstandsgrenzwert dG2 beträgt vorteilhafterweise im wesentlichen zwischen 2cm und 5cm.The distance limit dG is advantageously substantially between 10cm and 15cm. The further distance limit value dG2 is advantageously substantially between 2 cm and 5 cm.
Das Kraftfahrzeug 1 umfasst weiterhin optional eine, im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel als beleuchtbarer Hinweispfeil ausgestaltete, Hinweisbeleuchtung 5 zur Deutung auf das Bedienelement 3 sowie einen der Hinweisbeleuchtung 5 zugeordneten Annäherungssensor 6 zur Erkennung einer Annäherung des Bedieners 4 an die Hinweisbeleuchtung 5 bzw. den Annäherungssensor 6. Die. Hinweisbeleuchtung 5 ist mittels der Beleuchtungssteuerung 20 oder einer weiteren Beleuchtungssteuerung in Abhängigkeit eines Ausgangssignals des der Hinweisbeleuchtung 5 zugeordneten Annäherungssensors 6 in analoger Weise steuerbar wie die Beleuchtungsvorrichtung 21. Statt wie im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel als beleuchtbarer Hinweispfeil ausgestaltet kann die Hinweisbeleuchtung 5 auch als Lauflicht oder als weiteres Leuchtelement mit Hinweischarakter ausgestaltet sein.The motor vehicle 1 further comprises optionally, designed in the present embodiment as an illuminated arrow indicating light 5 for interpretation on the
Anstelle der Beleuchtungssteuerung 20 ist im vorliegenden Ausführungsbeispiel eine Beleuchtungssteuerung 120 zur Einstellung der Beleuchtungsvorrichtung 21 und damit der Beleuchtung des Bedienelementes 3 in Abhängigkeit des Ausgangssignals 24 des Annäherungssensors 22 zugeordnet, wobei dem Drehknopf 10 und jeder der Tasten 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16,17,18 eine eigene Beleuchtungsvorrichtung zugeordnet ist. Dabei ist vorgesehen, dass der Drehknopf 10,und einzelne Tasten 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 nur (ggf. hervorgehoben) beleuchtbar sind, wenn ihre Bedienung aufgrund des auf dem Monitor 7 dargestellten Menüs zugelassen ist. Dazu ist die Beleuchtungssteuerung 120 datentechnisch mit der Anzeigesteuerung 31 verbunden.Instead of the
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Bezugszeichen 41 in
Bezugszeichen 43 in
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Bezugszeichen 60 und 65 in
Bezugszeichen 70 und 72 in
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Bezugszeichen 92 in
Der Fensterheber 41, der Türentriegeler 43, der Sicherheitsgurtentriegler 61 bzw. die Sicherheitsgurtschlösser 60, 65, die Pedale 70, 72, die Luftauslassdüse 90, der Lichtschalter 92 und das Zündschloss 50 sind Beispiele für ein Bedienelement im Sinne der Ansprüche.The
Es kann zudem vorgesehen sein, dass Ablagefächern, dem Fußraum 75 und/der dem Handschuhfach 80 eine der Beleuchtungssteuerung 20 entsprechende Beleuchtungssteuerung sowie ein dem Annäherungssensor 22 entsprechender Annäherungssensor und eine der Beleuchtungsvorrichtung 21 entsprechende Beleuchtungsvorrichtung zugeordnet sein kann.It may also be provided that storage compartments, the
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Claims (21)
- Operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92) for a motor vehicle (1) for controlling a function of the motor vehicle (1), in particular by pressing on the operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92), touching the operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92), rotating the operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92) and/or pulling the operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92), wherein a lighting device (21) is assigned to the operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92), and wherein a proximity sensor (22) for detecting an operator (4) approaching the operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92) and a lighting controller (20, 29, 44, 45, 51, 62, 71, 91, 93, 120) are assigned to the operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92), characterized in that the lighting device (21) for lighting the operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92) and the lighting controller (20, 29, 44, 45, 51, 62, 71, 91, 93, 120) are designed for setting the lighting of the operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92) as a function of an output signal (24) of the proximity sensor (22).
- Operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the lighting device (21) can be switched on by means of the lighting controller (20, 29, 44, 45, 51, 62, 71, 91, 93, 120) in such a way that a distance (d) between the proximity sensor (22) and an operator (4) drops below a distance limiting value (dG).
- Operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the lighting device (21) can be switched on by means of the lighting controller (20, 29, 44, 45, 51, 62, 71, 91, 93, 120) with the effect of bringing about increased light irradiation as a result of a distance (d) between the proximity sensor (22) and an operator (4) dropping below a distance limiting value (dG).
- Operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92) according to Claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the distance limiting value (dG) is essentially between 5 cm and 15 cm.
- Operating element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating element comprises a rotary knob (10).
- Operating element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating element comprises a pushbutton key (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18).
- Operating element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating element comprises a window lifter (41).
- Operating element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating element comprises a door release element (43).
- Operating element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating element comprises a door handle.
- Operating element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating element comprises a seat belt release element (61).
- Operating element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating element comprises a seat belt lock (60, 65).
- Operating element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating element comprises a pedal (70, 72).
- Operating element according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating element comprises an ignition lock (50).
- Motor vehicle (1) characterized in that it has an operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92) according to one of the preceding claims.
- Motor vehicle (1) according to Claim 14, characterized in that the lighting device (21) can be controlled by means of the lighting controller (20, 29, 44, 45, 51, 62, 71, 91, 93, 120) as a function of an operating state of the motor vehicle (1).
- Motor vehicle (1) according to Claim 14 or 15, characterized in that the lighting device (21) can be switched on means of the lighting controller (20, 29, 44, 45, 51, 62, 71, 91, 93, 120) as a result of a distance (d) between the proximity sensor (22) and an operator (4) dropping below a distance limiting value (dG) provided that control of the operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92) is permitted.
- Motor vehicle (1) according to Claim 14, 15 or 16, characterized in that the lighting device (21) can be adjusted by means of the lighting controller (20, 29, 44, 45, 51, 62, 71, 91, 93, 120) with the effect of bringing about increased light irradiation as a result of a distance (d) between the proximity sensor (22) and an operator (4) dropping below a distance limiting value (dG) provided that control of the operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 41, 43, 50, 60, 61, 65, 70, 72, 90, 92) is permitted.
- Motor vehicle (1) according to one of Claims 14 to 17, characterized in that light can be generated in at least two different colours by means of the lighting device (21) as a function of an operating state of the motor vehicle (1).
- Motor vehicle (1) according to one of Claims 14 to 18, characterized in that said motor vehicle (1) has an indication light (5) for indicating the operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) and a proximity sensor (6) which is assigned to the indication light (5) and has the purpose of detecting an operator (4) approaching the indication light (5), wherein the indication light (5) can be controlled as a function of an output signal of the proximity sensor (6) which is assigned to the indication light (5).
- Motor vehicle (1) according to Claim 19, characterized in that the indication light (5) or a part of the indication light (5) is arranged at a distance of more than approximately 10 cm from the operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18).
- Motor vehicle (1) according to Claim 19 or 20, characterized in that the proximity sensor (22) which is assigned to the indication light (5) is arranged at a distance of approximately more than 10 cm from the operating element (3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18).
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